Israel, Palestine and the Politics of Race: Exploring Identity and Power in a Global Context

Description

• Title: Israel, Palestine and the Politics of Race: Exploring Identity and Power in a Global Context

• Author: Yasmeen Abu-Laban and Abigail B. Bakan

• Publisher: Bloomsbury (I.B. Tauris)

• Release Year: 2023

• Format: Paperback

• Language: English

• ISBN-13: 9789356406780

Israel, Palestine and the Politics of Race by Yasmeen Abu-Laban and Abigail B. Bakan is a vital scholarly contribution to the understanding of one of the world’s most enduring conflicts. Published by Bloomsbury under the I.B. Tauris imprint, this 2023 paperback edition re-examines the historic and contemporary dynamics of Israel and Palestine through the unique vantage point of racialization and the “racial contract.”

The authors argue that moving beyond traditional nationalist or religious frameworks is essential to understanding the power imbalances in the region. They explore how themes of Indigeneity, gender, and environmental justice intersect with the struggle for human rights. From the halls of the United Nations to global grassroots movements, this book traces the international reverberations of the conflict and the shifting global discourse on anti-racism and solidarity.

With extensive research and a clear-eyed political analysis, Abu-Laban and Bakan offer readers a roadmap to navigating the complexities of identity and power in a post-9/11 era. This book is an indispensable resource for students of political science, international relations, and sociology, as well as anyone seeking a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the Middle East.